.......A safety device which breaks the flow of
electricity whenever circuit becomes
overloaded. Contains the main disconnect switch
for the entire wiring system, well fuses
or circuit-breakers..........
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Fixture ........ Used pull wire
through walls, floors and ceilings existing
homes.
"Hot" Wires ........... Two more wires through which electricity
•—.... Type protective box which switch ter-
minals are connected the wires............................. Common trade term for electric wires...............................
Conductors .....
Fish wire Narrow, springy metal type bent into hook
at one both ends....................T......com
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Grounding ........... type outlet which electric cords can
\V conveniently plugged in....... Any mounted electrical device such a
switch, outlet, ceiling light, etc............ flows out from the source supply one or
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2 more outlets, and then back......EngineeringEBooksPdf.......
Short circuit ..............The power-carrying wires (usually black or
red) distinguished from the "neutral"
wires (usually white)........................
Line.................. improper connection between "hot"
"hot" wires between "hot" wire and
a "neutral"..M.The connection the electrical system to
the earth, precaution necessary prevent
damage from lightning and minimize danger
from shocks.....
Switch box ................
Circuit ........
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Receptacle Outlet
Fuse
Circuit-Breaker
Electric Service Panel
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Thin-wall conduit called E......The main panel (or fuse cabinet) through
which electricity brought into the building
and then distributed various branch cir-
cuits......... Identification wires color throughout
the system help assure that "hot" wires
will connected only "hot" wires and
that "neutral" wires run continuous un-
interrupted connection back the ground
terminal.... Cable comprising supplying circuit. Performs the same functions fuse the
"Circuit-Breaker" types service panel..
Color-Coding .......
..... which stands for Electrical
Metal Tubing......
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